Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 45

Contributors

Preface

Chapter One. Trends, Tricks, and Try-ons in CFD/CHT

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Trends

3 Tricks

4 Try-ons

5 Concluding Remarks

References

Chapter Two. A Study of Micro-scale Boiling by Infrared Techniques

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Boiling Incipience

3 Boiling Heat Transfer in Micro-channels

4 Nucleation Characteristics of Heaters

5 The Boiling Crisis Phenomenon

6 Effect of Surface Active Agents (Surfactants) on Boiling Characteristics

7 Experimental Study of Integrated Micro-channel Cooling for 3D Electronic Circuit Architectures

8 Uncertainty

9 Conclusions

References

Chapter Three. Technology Evolution, from the Constructal Law

Abstract

1 Technology Evolution, Predicted

2 Evolution of Compactness

3 Tree-Shaped Designs: Conduction, Fluid Flow, and Convection

4 Free Convection: An Engine + Brake System

5 Constructal Law, Design in Nature, and Complexity

References

Chapter Four. Recent Advances in Vapor Chamber Transport Characterization for High-Heat-Flux Applications

Abstract

Nomenclature

1 Introduction

2 Experimental Evaluation of Capillary-Fed Evaporation and Boiling

3 Device-Level Modeling, Testing, and Design for High-Heat-Flux Applications

4 Nanostructured Capillary Wicks for Vapor Chamber Applications

5 Closure

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter Five. Applications of Nanomaterials in Solar Energy and Desalination Sectors

Abstract

1 Introduction

2 Solar Energy

3 Conclusions

References

Author Index

Subject Index

Advances in Heat Transfer fills the information gap between regularly scheduled journals and university-level textbooks by providing in-depth review articles over a broader scope than in journals or texts. The articles, which serve as a broad review for experts in the field, will also be of great interest to non-specialists who need to keep up-to-date with the results of the latest research. This serial is essential reading for all mechanical, chemical and industrial engineers working in the field of heat transfer, graduate schools or industry.

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